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Gareth Ellis-Unwin is used to his films affecting audiences, but he experienced it first-hand whilst working as an executive producer on Kajaki: The True Story: “I’ve known about Help for Heroes since its inception and always felt it played an important part in modernising the military charity sector. It was my work on Kajaki that offered me direct contact with a number of serving veterans, many of which had been through Help for Heroes Recovery Centres.”

Kajaki, about a group of British soldiers sent out to disable a Taliban roadblock, was nominated for a BAFTA and Gareth hopes its legacy will benefit both those involved in conflicts and Help for Heroes itself: “Film is almost immortal and if people want to re-watch it in 10, 15, 20 years’ time and get a reminder of those the charity supports it should stand the test of time.”

Gareth considers perseverance and attitude as key attributes for a successful career: “And that’s not just being a good worker either; affability, calm under stress, empathy. I’d take someone with a good heart and the right attitude over qualifications.”

Every wounded Serviceman or woman’s recovery is different, but with proper support Gareth believes their lives can be transformed for the better. “I don’t think there is anyone that can’t cite moments of self-doubt, worries for the future or difficult times. We’ve all had tricky times, but they pale in comparison when you hear some of the wounded’s stories.”

After the release of Kajaki, Gareth was keen to do whatever he could do to help: “My favourite Help for Heroes moment so far is the 2015 Hero Ride which was pretty amazing, apart from the fact I was walking like Steptoe for a couple of days after!”